The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls, women, and families. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable research-based resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. The UWLP was founded in 2009 by Dr. Susan R. Madsen, who leads this work as part of her faculty position as a scholar at Utah State University.
This report combines national data, Utah‑specific trends, and insights from community partners to highlight both the challenges New American women face and the vital contributions they make to Utah’s economy and communities.
This report highlights key research areas, including political and civic engagement, education, health and well-being, safety and security, and the workplace.
This study identifies seven top opportunities for Utah girls and women.
Locate Utah women’s networks, groups, and organizations to engage, learn, and connect.
The UWLP—under the direction of faculty member Dr. Susan R. Madsen—hosts, offers, partners on, and collaborates on research-based programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls, women, and families. View all upcoming events.
These collections of videos are valuable resources for girls, women, and those who influence them. The first section includes videos that were captured from the “Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series” in partnership with the Utah Education Network (UEN). The second includes videos produced specifically about the importance of a college education for Utah women. Other sections provide a host of great resources on a variety of topics related to women.
